Business owners are desperate for budget relief

Australia’s 2.3 million small business are calling for relief from cost-of-living pressures, in Tuesday’s federal budget.

Dean Xu, owner of The Wilkes cafe in Artarmon is struggling to make ends meet. Credit: SBS-Sandra Fulloon

Key Points

• 2.3 million small businesses are in need of relief from the government.
• There's a national skills shortage. Around 102,000 jobs in hospitality need to be filled.
• Rising interest rate, cost of living and supply chain disruptions add up to the challenge for business owners.

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Business owners are desperate for budget relief

Business owners are desperate for budget relief

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